Mustard Seed Farm

08/26/2026

Sounds interesting!

Epic evening views at Doolittle Prairie with the legendary Dr. Tom Rosburg. Join Tom for one last guided walk at Story County's largest prairie remnant on September 15 at 6:00 p.m. The event is free and no registration is required. See the link in the comments for more info!

08/16/2026

We always need new harvest volunteers in August and through the end of the season (mid-October)! If you are available on Tuesday or Friday mornings from 7-10 AM, we would love to have you join us for harvest. Now is also a great time to invite friends and encourage others to come work with us in exchange for delicious vegetables.

You can sign up on the Workshare page of our website or simply show up for a harvest!
https://www.mustardseedfarm.org/?q=node/307

Thank you for helping us harvest good food to share with our community!!! 🥕🥦🥒🥔🧅🧄

The WORKSHARE shift is 7am-10am either Tuesday or Friday, from mid-May through early October. We have options for people to sign up as regular workers (that come almost every week) and intermittent workers who come when they are able. We love both kinds, especially if you communicate your scheduling...

08/11/2026

Thank you, Ames The Ames Tribune for joining us for a harvest morning!

The new Mustard Seed Farm kitchen will preserve produce, cut waste and expand class offerings.

08/11/2026

We are so excited about this awesome article about the farm in The Ames Tribune! Read it here!

Mustard Seed Farm is a small central Iowa farm with a big heart. It's building a community kitchen to preserve more food and feed more people.

07/07/2026

Mustard Seed Community Farm, a volunteer-run, non-profit community farm located 15 miles northwest of Ames, Iowa, has begun a major construction project to enable the expansion of its food processing, hospitality and education efforts. This new space will also allow the farm to offer new community workshops and increase its capacity to host events throughout the growing season. Mustard Seed also plans to expand its educational programming, offering hands-on workshops and classes on food preservation to community members who want to provide for their households or start micro-enterprises.

“Building a food processing kitchen will enable us to extend our harvest season and provide high-quality preserved farm products to our community partners and neighbors – like jams, jellies, teas, soup mixes, and more,” said farm team member Alice McGary.

The processing kitchen will include a walk-in cooler, freezer, food preparation tables, sinks, dehydrator, food processor and more, to preserve fresh produce by transforming it into ready-to-use products. Examples include turning bruised berries into jam, canning excess tomatoes or dehydrating excess peppers during times of abundance. This will enable Mustard Seed to contribute to the nutritional needs, wellness and resilience of central Iowa communities all year long, not just during the harvest season.

Fundraising for this project is ongoing, and classes and workshops will begin in fall 2026. Learn more at: https://mustardseedfarm.org/?q=node/592

HOW TO DONATE
Venmo: www.venmo.com/Mustard-Seed-Community-Farm

Donate by Check
Mustard Seed Community Farm
366 W Ave.
Ames, IA 50014

Donate to Our GoFundMe Campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-our-mustard-seed-grow

Tax-Deductible: If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, you can donate to our 501c3 partner, The Dorothy Day Foundation: https://www.dorothydayfoundation.org/donate. EIN #88-189586

100% of your donation will be remitted to Mustard Seed Community Farm within 48 hours. For questions, please contact Michael Doyle: [email protected].

This project is generously supported by United Way of Story County, the Franciscan Sisters of Dubuque, Choose Iowa, The Dorothy Day Foundation, Practical Farmers of Iowa (our fiscal sponsor), and many individual donors and volunteers.

07/07/2026

This Friday, July 10, join us on the farm for a potluck and roundtable discussion on animal agriculture and factory farming, facilitated by Leah. Please bring some food to share if you are able.

07/07/2026

This Thursday, July 9, community song circle followed by a pick up soccer game! Come join us for a fun evening on the farm. All are welcome, no singing or soccer skills necessary! Feel free to bring a snack to share!

Flyer from Leah :)